Objectives:

•    To equip frontline healthcare workers (vaccinators, pharmacy staff and depot personnel) with knowledge and guidance on good EVM practices, in compliance with legislation for vaccine logistics and supply
•    To provide trained frontline healthcare workers (vaccinators, pharmacy staff and depot personnel) with the ability to assess and monitor vaccine supply chains and help improve the supply chain performance.
•    To establish high standards of performance to ensure the reliability, quality and availability of vaccines and ancillary supplies when and where they are needed.
•    To strengthen quality management practices through the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs), assessments and development of quality improvement projects  
•    To provide frontline healthcare workers (vaccinators, pharmacy staff and depot personnel) with job aids for point of care decision-making
•    To build capacity in terms of EVM training for master trainers

Speakers:

Prof Johanna C Meyer (Prof JC Meyer)
Professor, Department of Public Health Pharmacy and Management, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Module 2; Module 3
Mr Kesentseng Jackson Mahlaba
nGAP Lecturer, Department of Public Health Pharmacy and Management, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Module 4; Module 9
Ms Audrey Chigome
Part-time Lecturer, Department of Public Health Pharmacy and Management, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University; Pharmacist, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority

Module 5; Module 6; Module 7
Mr Mncengeli Sibanda
Lecturer, Department of Public Health Pharmacy and Management, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Module 8
Dr Sophy M Moloko
Lecturer, Nursing Department, School of Health Care Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Dr Lesley Bamford
Specialist: Child, Youth and School Health
National Dep of Health

Dr Mercy Kamupira
Health Manager: System Strengthening
UNICEF SA

Mrs Marione Schönfeldt
Senior Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist
National Dep of Health

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Objectives:

To provide healthcare workers with support in managing patients with Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) and co-infections
Support clinicians who are interested in the Knowledge Hub online Advanced Clinical Care (ACC) course.  
Provide clinical resources and guidelines to support the healthcare professional in the clinic or hospital setting
Provide practical management tools

Speakers:

Dr Dean Solomon
Technical Lead National

Dr Lauren Richards
Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine and the Division of Infectious Diseases

Video:

Objectives:

Improve the development, management, awareness and uptake of the STGs and EML;
Improve understanding of HTA methodology and changes to the STGs and EML;
Expand the stakeholder database and develop lessons learned to improve communication;
Improve  equitable access and availability of essential medicines; and
Promote the rational use of medicine.

Speakers:

Dr Gustav Thom
Head Clinical Unit (Family Medicine)

Ms Maropeng Rapetsoa
Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist

Prof Lesley Jane Roberston  
Adjunct Professor: Department of Psychiatry, University of Witwatersrand
Head of Clinical Unit: Sedibeng District Specialist Mental Health Team

Dr Kgalabi Ngako
Deputy Director: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Directorate

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Objectives:

Disseminate the findings and the recommendations of the National TB Patient Cost Survey
To discuss the implications of these findings on current implementation of TB programme activities

Speakers:

Professor Norbert Ndjeka
Chief Director of TB Control and Management at the National Department of Health

Mr Don Mudzengi
Health Economist

Dr. Nkateko Mkhondo
Technical Officer for TB at the World Health Organization

Dr Mvusi
Medical Practitioner at the National Department of Health

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Objectives:

Unpacking leadership requirements in EM
Discuss professionalism and how it relates to good leadership practice.
Understand the different levels of leadership as described by Maxwell.
Discuss why it important for leaders to invest in psychological safety in the workplace.
Initiate conversation regarding leadership development plans.

Speakers:

Mr Louis van Rensburg
Emergency Care Practitioner & EMS District Manager

Dr Charmaine Cunningham
Senior Lecturer, Director CECA

Video:

Objectives:

Improve the development, management, awareness and uptake of the STGs and EML;
Improve understanding of HTA methodology and changes to the STGs and EML;
Expand the stakeholder database and develop lessons learned to improve communication;
Improve  equitable access and availability of essential medicines; and
Promote the rational use of medicine.

Speakers:

Ms Maropeng Rapetsoa
Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist
Essential Drugs Programme

Prof Andy Parrish
Co-Chairperson: National Essential Medicines List Committee; Head of Clinical Department: Internal Medicine Services at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital

Prof Stefan Gebhardt
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecolo Associate Professor; Head of Clinical Department: General Specialist Services
Co-opted Member of PHC/ AHL Expert Review Committee

Ms Joyce Mahuntsi
Deputy Director: Maternal and Neonatal Health

Video:

Objectives:

To provide healthcare workers with support in managing patients with Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) and co-infections
Support clinicians who are interested in the Knowledge Hub online Advanced Clinical Care (ACC) course.  
Provide clinical resources and guidelines to support the healthcare professional in the clinic or hospital setting
Provide practical management tools

Speakers:

Dr Dean Solomon
Kheth'Impilo's National Training Manager for Advanced Clinical Care.

Ewan Tommy
Information Pharmacist and Pharmacovigilance officer on behalf of Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

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Objectives:

•    Inform people about inequalities that exist in breastfeeding support and prevalence.
•    Anchor breastfeeding as an equalizer to close gaps within society
•    Engage with individuals and organisations to promote, protect and support breastfeeding
•    Galvanize action on reducing inequalities in breastfeeding support by focusing on vulnerable groups.

Speakers:

Dr Lesley Bamford
Acting Chief Director for Maternal, Child and Women’s Health in the National Department of Health

Ms Zandile Kubeka
Current position: Assistant Director, Cluster Child, Youth & School Health (NDOH)

Dr Chatell Witten

Dr Mosito Seabela
Current position: Community Dietitian

Ms Nokwanele Mbewu,  Grow great
Current position: Operations and Partners Manager for Grow Great Champions

Video:

Objectives:

•    Inform people about inequalities that exist in breastfeeding support and prevalence.
•    Anchor breastfeeding as an equalizer to close gaps within society
•    Engage with individuals and organisations to promote, protect and support breastfeeding
•    Galvanize action on reducing inequalities in breastfeeding support by focusing on vulnerable groups.

Speakers:

Ms Sebotse Ngake
Director: Child & Youth Health

Ms Zandile Kubeka
Current position: Assistant Director, Cluster Child, Youth & School Health (NDOH)

Mr Gilbert Tshimangadzo Tshitaudzi
Current position: Nutrition manager,  UNICEF (South Africa)

Prof W Lubbe
Current position: Prof Welma Lubbe is a professor in Nursing and Midwifery, Director of the NuMIQ (Quality in Nursing and Midwifery) Research Focus area at the North-West University.

Prof Burns
Current position: Associate Prof. Medical Humanities: Curriculum and Faculty Development

Pro T Doherty¬
Current position: Chief specialist scientist Medical Research Council (MRC)

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